Greenville Senator David Thomas, who is investigating Governor Mark Sanford’s travel spending, has sent evidence to SC Senate leaders showing that Sanford violated state laws requiring the cheapest travel possible. And Thomas says if the findings of the investigation are significant enough, it may lead to impeachment proceedings. Thomas says impeachment is possible.An Associated Press report alleged over the weekend that Sanford used the state’s planes for personal and political trips to fly to his children’s sporting events, to hair and dentist appointments, and to political gatherings, as well as a birthday party for a campaign donor. State law requires the planes to be used only for official business.
And Thomas says Sanford’s flights in some cases cost the state more than they should have. The Republican says two trips cost the state almost $14,000 more than the economy class flights. State law says state employees are supposed to take the least-expensive options. [click to continue…]
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